Independiente del Valle have 4 absentees to face Flamengo in Libertadores | OneFootball

Ecuadorian side, managed by Joaquín Papa, is dealing with a series of serious injuries ahead of the first leg of the quarterfinals

Flamengo face Independiente del Valle (ECU) this Thursday (10) in the Copa Libertadores de América. The match kicks off at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time in the first leg of the continental tournament’s quarterfinals. For the game at Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa in Quito, the Ecuadorian team will be without four players.

WHICH PLAYERS ARE MISSING FOR INDEPENDIENTE DEL VALLE?

Attacking midfielder Jean Arroyo suffered a serious tibia and fibula fracture and remains sidelined. Midfielder Juan Cazares is still recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament and medial meniscus injury in his right knee.

In addition, midfielder Patrik Mercado also suffered a serious right knee injury, with a torn anterior cruciate ligament and medial meniscus. Finally, goalkeeper Guido Villar is out with a knee injury.

WHAT IS INDEPENDIENTE DEL VALLE’S PROBABLE LINEUP?

Independiente del Valle’s probable lineup is: Aldair Quintana; Daykol Romero, Carabajal, Schunke, Layan Loor; Alcivar, Hugo Quintana, Sornoza; Arón Rodríguez, Emerson Pata (Djorkaeff Reasco), and Carlos González.As such, the coach is expected to repeat the team that beat Tolima (COL) in the Libertadores round of 16.

Joaquín Papa tends to rotate his squad heavily in the Ecuadorian league. However, although he rarely repeats his lineup in the domestic competition, the coach has used the same core group in decisive matches. The main doubt is whether Djorkaeff Reasco will come in after scoring twice in his last Ecuadorian league match, which could earn him a spot in the starting XI.

DOES FLAMENGO ALSO HAVE ABSENCES FOR THE MATCHUP?

Flamengo are also dealing with absences for the clash in Quito. That is because Evertton Araújo, who has a muscle injury in his left thigh, did not even travel with the squad and will be sidelined for a longer period. Left back Alex Sandro was also left out of the trip. The defender is still doing fieldwork as part of his physical recovery after feeling pain in his right calf.

WHERE TO WATCH INDEPENDIENTE DEL VALLE VS FLAMENGO?

Thursday’s match (10) will be broadcast on ESPN on pay TV. In addition, Disney+, via streaming, will also show the clash in Quito.

HOW WILL COLUNA DO FLA COVER THE MATCH?

Coluna do Fla will follow the match in real time, with full and updated minute-by-minute coverage directly on the website. In addition, Flamengo fans will have broad coverage across digital platforms.

For Thursday’s game (10), Coluna do Fla will provide analysis and behind-the-scenes coverage. In this way, the outlet will also bring exclusive content, with posts on social media and a live broadcast on YouTube.

The coverage is not limited to the match itself: it extends before, during, and after the game. This way, fans stay informed and connected with the Most Beloved. It is worth remembering that the second leg will take place on September 17 at the Maracanã.

WHAT IS AT STAKE IN THE LIBERTADORES?

If Flamengo eliminate Independiente del Valle, they will advance to the semifinals, where Corinthians or Estudiantes (ARG) await. In a potential final, Rubro-Negro could face Palmeiras, Fluminense, LDU (ECU), or Platense (ARG).

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